Articles written by: Steven Whisler

Steven Whisler is a somewhat-talented freelance copywriter living in South Philadelphia. He enjoys geeking out on literature, film, and soccer. You can see what he's up to at swwhisler.com.

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Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union staff and player rumors, Academy minutes, MLS playoff previews, more

by × on October 24, 2017 at 9:00 am × 20 comments

Just two days removed from Decision Day and the Union rumor mill has already started cranking.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: U-17 golazos, potential Crew move to Austin, setting the kids free, more

by × on October 17, 2017 at 9:00 am × 32 comments

Tim Weah almost makes up for World Cup FOMO with a ridiculous goal and the Columbus Crew owner threatens to “Kroenke” to Austin, Texas if the team doesn’t build a new stadium.

Union match reports

Match report: Chicago Fire 3-2 Philadelphia Union

by × on October 15, 2017 at 8:12 pm × 18 comments

Despite an improved performance, the Union’s road woes continued in their final away match of the season as they lost the lead to a potent Chicago Fire led by Nemanja Nikolic.

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Daily news roundups

News roundup: Steel playoff hopes, NWSL final set, make or break in T&T, more

by × on October 10, 2017 at 9:00 am × 20 comments

Bethlehem Steel can clinch a playoff berth tonight in Rochester and the Yanks head to wet Trinidad & Tobago with the World Cup on the line.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Academy call-ups, Nashville expansion, NWSL wraps up, U.S. camp, more

by × on October 3, 2017 at 9:00 am × 6 comments

Local youngsters Matt Real and Mark McKenzie have earned a spot on the U.S. U-18 roster and the Union are hanging on by a thread to playoff hopes.

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Player ratings

Player ratings: Atlanta United 3-0 Philadelphia Union

by × on September 28, 2017 at 9:45 am × 17 comments

Philadelphia Union made their first visit to Atlanta’s shiny new stadium and got a Southern fried whooping. How did the performances stack up?

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Daily news roundups

News roundup: Pontius breaks through, no Almiron, NYCFC stadium bid, USSF drama, more

by × on September 26, 2017 at 9:00 am × 20 comments

Chris Pontius finally scores, Miguel Almiron will be out for Atlanta versus the Union, and a whole bunch of hubbub from the U.S. Soccer Federation.

Commentary / Union

Youth and pride: If not now, when?

by × on September 21, 2017 at 9:45 am × 19 comments

Shana Tovah! Steve Whisler rings in the Jewish New Year with all sorts of disbelief about the Union’s resistance to play their best young prospects.

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Daily news roundups

News roundup: Andre Blake multimillion dollar transfer to EPL killed due to arcane permit rule

by × on September 19, 2017 at 9:00 am × 13 comments

Jamaican players can’t move to Europe thanks to their low FIFA ranking, Jay Heaps gets the ax, MLS is considers changing playoff format, USWNT heads to Cinci, and much more.

Match previews

Match preview: New York Red Bulls vs. Philadelphia Union

by × on September 15, 2017 at 11:00 am × 4 comments

Philadelphia heads to New Jersey for the last time this season. Will the kids get a chance to show what they can do against a rival side?

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